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Contour

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Noun

the outline of a figure or body; the edge or line that defines or bounds a shape or object.
contour line.
Phonetics . a distinctive pattern of changes in pitch, stress, or tone extending across all or part of an utterance, esp. across a sentence, and contributing to meaning.

Verb (used with object)

to mark with contour lines.
to make or form the contour or outline of.
to build (a road, railroad track, etc.) in conformity with the contour of the land.
to mold or shape so as to fit a certain configuration
cars with seats that are contoured for comfort.

Adjective

molded or shaped to fit a particular contour or form
contour seats.
Agriculture . of or used in a system of plowing, cultivating, sowing, etc., along the contour lines of the land in order to trap water runoff and prevent erosion.

Synonyms

noun
curve , delineation , figuration , figure , form , lineament , lines , relief , shape , silhouette , profile , appearance , characteristic , configuration , conformation , feature , graph , line , outline , physiognomy , structure

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